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Browsing Using ACDSee Tabs

ACDSee Tabs in Manage Mode allow you to open and manage multiple folders, search results, and more—all within a single window. You can easily open folders in new tabs, retain search results for later reference, and conduct multiple searches, switching between them as needed.

When working with assets in Manage Mode, you can open up to 25 different tabs.

Startup Behavior

To set the Startup Behavior, go to Tools | Options, then select Manage Mode.

You can configure ACDSee to launch with one of four startup behaviors:

Open ACDSee Home Page: Displays the ACDSee Home Page on launch.
Open Start Folder: Opens a new tab showing your designated Start Folder. Also determines where a new tab will start.
Reopen Last Active Tab: Re-opens the last active tab you were using before closing ACDSee.
Reopen All Previous Tabs: Restores all tabs that were open prior to closing the application.

Managing ACDSee Tabs

Opening a New Tab to the Start Folder

To open a new tab to the Start Folder, perform one of the following:

Click the + to the right of the currently visible tab(s).
Right-click on the tab-bar and select New Tab, or press Ctrl + T.
Right-click on any folder and select Open in New Tab.

The Home folder can be changed in the Manage mode options. See Setting the Manage Mode Options.

Opening a New Tab to a Specific Folder

To open a new tab to a specific folder, perform one of the following:

Right-click on a folder and select Open in New Tab. You can open folders this way from the File List pane and the Folders pane.
Middle-click a folder.
Right-click a tab-bar and select Duplicate, or press Alt + D. This duplicates the currently selected tab.

Closing Tabs

Closing a Single Tab

When you have more than one tab open, individual tabs can be closed by performing one of the following:

Click the X on the tab.	Appears when two or more tabs are open.
Middle-click on a tab.	Closes the clicked tab.
Right-click on a tab and select Close Tab, or press Ctrl + W.	Closes the currently selected tab.

Closing Multiple Tabs

When you have more than one tab open, multiple tabs can be closed by performing one of the following:

Right-click a tab and select Close Other Tabs.	Closes all tabs except the selected one.
Right-click a tab and select Close Tabs to the Left.	Closes all tabs to the left of the selected tab.
Right-click a tab and select Close Tabs to the Right.	Closes all tabs to the right of the selected tab.

Manage Mode will always have at least one tab open.

Tab Navigation

Tabs can be navigated quickly using keyboard shortcuts:

Activate Next Tab	Press Ctrl + Page Down or Ctrl + Tab.
Activate Previous Tab	Press Ctrl + Page Up or Ctrl + Shift + Tab.

Transferring Files Between Tabs

You can drag and drop files between tabs by selecting the assets you want to move. Drag the files up to the target tab and hover briefly to switch to that tab, then drop them into the file list.

Managing Panes and Options in ACDSee Tabs

In Manage Mode, many options and panes can be customized independently per tab. This includes settings for Filter, Group, and View options, as well as the Folders, Catalog, Calendar, and Advanced Search panes. When a new tab is opened, its options and panes are duplicated from the previously selected tab. When ACDSee closes, all tabs close, but the program restores the options from the last active tab upon restart.

Performing Searches Using ACDSee Tabs

Searches are performed within tabs, allowing you to retain results by opening a new tab and continuing your work. You can easily return to your original search tab at any time. Searches in the Advanced Search, Catalog, or Calendar panes, as well as selections within those panes, are specific to each tab—enabling multiple searches and comparisons across tabs.